Kelly Lippke

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Communication Science (major in Psychology), UNISA (2007), Additional major in Linguistics, UNISA (2008), Certificate in Community Journalism, UNISA (2014), Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Subeditor, Caxton, Northern Natal Courier (2012-2014), Highway Mail/Northglen News/Queensburgh News (2015-2018), Briefly News (2018-present)

Kelly Lippke is a copy editor/proofreader who started her career at the Northern-Natal Courier with a BA in Communication Science/Psychology (Unisa, 2007). Kelly has worked for several Caxton publications, including the Highway Mail and Northglen News. Kelly’s unique editing perspective stems from an additional major in Linguistics. Kelly joined Briefly News in 2018 and she has 17 years of experience. Kelly has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at kelly.lippke@briefly.co.za.

9772 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Woman narrates fiancé flew to US for studies but got married there: "Wife told me"

World

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Man discovers that his wife is pregnant with someone else's child 1 month after their wedding

Africa

4 years ago

Shaquille O'Neal Says he won't share R6.1 billion wealth with his kids: "They must earn their own"

4 years ago

Massive reactions trail adorable photo of billionaire Elon Musk bonding with his cute son named X Æ A-Xii

4 years ago

Sweet moment man wowed wife with 2 cars on their wedding anniversary goes viral

Africa

4 years ago

Police officer adopts girl who was not treated well, shows kid massive love

4 years ago

"Love this": Man celebrates buying brand new bed and fridge, Mzansi hypes small yet meaningful gains

South Africa

4 years ago

A local man is filling up his home with new appliances and furniture and his first step was buying a new fridge and bed. Mzansi is sending messages of support.

"So sweet": Taxi driver celebrated for sharing candy with passengers, Mzansi's loving the generosity

People

4 years ago

A local man took to the popular South African Facebook page, #ImStaying, to share a very warm story. He said that a taxi driver showed him incredible kindness.

Thato Mosehle is newly engaged and Mzansi shares amusing observation about Miss SA contestants

People

4 years ago

The first runner-up of this year's Miss SA, Thato Mosehle, announced her recent engagement on social media and Saffas say that the contest leads to marriage.

Kal Penn: 'Harold and Kumar' actor steps out the closet, proudly gay and engaged

4 years ago

Karl Penn noted he was fortunate to have supportive and understanding Indian parents, especially in his career. He said his family and lover are pretty shy.

"Keep hustling": Successful man remembers he lived in a shack and learnt to cook at just 18 years old

People

4 years ago

An inspirational man shared a story online about how he started off his journey as a young matriculant, living in a shack. Now, he lives a very luxurious life.

"I see with my hands": Girl born without eyes speaks during prosthetics operation

4 years ago

8-year-old Monroe was born without any eyes. The bright kid said she sees with her hands. Monroe was born with a condition that occurs 1 in 10 000 people.

Love on lockdown: Adoring couple's symbolic gesture of love leaves Mzansi with burning questions

People

4 years ago

A lovesick young man took to Twitter to announce that he is completed in love with his gorgeous girlfriend. They took romantic pics at Little Paris in Jozi.

Lol: Mzansi has no chill for loved up man who poured heart out at PSL match

Family and Relationships

4 years ago

A man built up the courage to profess his love to his girlfriend and made the announcement at a PSL match. Mzansi isn't impressed and shared amusing views.

Pastor gives wife R750k, she 'collapses' on their bed in joy, people react to viral video

Africa

4 years ago

A Nigerian pastor, Jeremiah Fufeyin, marked his wife's birthday in a grand style. After treating her to a nice meal, the clergyman surprised her with N20m.

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